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A popular destination for travelers who favor the outdoors, the Maine Coast also has some interesting indoor attractions in the form of fascinating factory tours. For instance, if you've ever wondered how toothpaste gets into tubes or how deodorant gets into sticks and cans, you'll get answers to these and other “mysteries” on a behind-the-scenes tour of Tom's of Maine. Also available in the region are tours of a cabinetmaking factory and, for those with a sweet tooth to satiate, a candy factory.
Factory Tours near Portland and Kennebunk
Tom's of Maine offers a free guided tour of its factory, which produces items such as shampoos, deodorants, mouthwashes, toothpastes, and shaving creams. Get a behind-the-scenes look at how these hygienic products are created, bottled, and packaged as you walk through the facilities and listen to the knowledgeable factory guide.
You won't be blamed for thinking they've spelled “heaven” wrong when you step inside Haven's Candies, in Westbrook, near Portland. While on a self-guided tour of the site, watch as factory employees make handcrafted sweet treats. Adjacent to the production facilities is the factory's retail store, where you can purchase some of the delicious mouthwatering candies for yourself or as gifts.
Factory Tour of Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers
If you're wondering where you're going to store all the candy you bought at Haven's, then stop off at Thos. Moser Cabinetmakers to get a few ideas. About 60 cabinetmakers can be seen crafting the fine wood cabinets, which the factory prides itself as “being able to last for a thousand years.” During the free factory tour you're likely to gain a tremendous appreciation for the lost art of woodworking, still alive in this corner of New England.
Behind-the-scenes and factory tours are typically family-friendly activities good for a short and interesting diversion from a region's mainstream tourist activities. Generally inexpensive, visitors are often given complimentary tastes and samples, like at Haven's Candies. Note that some tours have irregular hours and admission restrictions. Click on the individual icons for more practical information.
Behind-the-Scenes and Factory Tours in Portland, Bangor, Acadia, Bar Harbor and the Maine Coast
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